RaceCapture real time telemetry - Revision history

Brentp: /* Enable Telemetry */

2023-01-14T16:44:55Z

Enable Telemetry

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	====Enable Telemetry====		====Enable Telemetry====
	* Under Setup, select '''Telemetry''' section.		* Under Setup, select '''Telemetry''' section.
	* In the Device ID field, enter the Device Id provided by your [http://podium.live podium.live] account.		* In the Device ID field, enter the Telemetry Streaming Key (AKA Device ID) provided by your [http://podium.live podium.live] account.
	* Ensure '''Background Streaming''' is enabled.		* Ensure '''Background Streaming''' is enabled.
	[[Image:rc_app_telemetry_config.png\|800px]]		[[Image:rc_app_telemetry_config.png\|800px]]

Brentp: /* Prerequisites */

2023-01-14T16:44:12Z

Prerequisites

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	==Prerequisites==		==Prerequisites==
	===Get a ~~device Id~~===		===Get a Telemetry Streaming Key===
	Head over to [http://podium.live Podium.live], create an account and a ~~device id~~. Make a note of this id for later.		Head over to [http://podium.live Podium.live], create an account and a telemetry streaming key (AKA Device ID). Make a note of this id for later.

	==Integrated cellular telemetry==		==Integrated cellular telemetry==

Brentp: /* RaceCapture Log */

2022-09-30T22:12:09Z

RaceCapture Log

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	===Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging===		===Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging===

	~~=RaceCapture Log=~~
	Your system will generate messages that can show additional debugging information.		Your system will generate messages that can show additional debugging information.

Brentp: /* Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging */

2022-09-30T22:11:58Z

Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging

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	===Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging===		===Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging===
	~~Under Setup / Scripting, you can monitor log messages right from the device. This will output information about the the connection status, and any extended error messages.~~

	~~While connected, press the "Poll~~ Log~~" button below the logging window to view the log~~.		=RaceCapture Log=
			Your system will generate messages that can show additional debugging information.

	~~See~~ the [[~~RaceCapture_troubleshooting#RaceCapture_Log\|Troubleshooting Guide~~]] ~~for more details.~~		To access the RaceCapture Log
			* Ensure the RaceCapture app is connected to your system
			* Go to '''Setup''' and then select the '''Scripting''' screen
			* Check the box next to '''Poll Log''' at the bottom of the screen.
			* The RaceCapture app will pull log messages from your system and display it in the window.

			To troubleshoot the telemetry connection, perform these steps right after powering up and let it run for a few minutes. You will see messages about the system attempting to initialize the cellular subsystem and connect telemetry.

			* '''Note:''' You can also copy the text in the log by pressing the '''Copy''' button - then paste it in an email or message to share with others for troubleshooting.

			[[file:RaceCapture_system_log.png]]

Brentp: /* Checking cellular status using the front panel LED */

2022-09-30T22:07:33Z

Checking cellular status using the front panel LED

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	===Checking cellular status using the front panel LED===		===Checking cellular status using the front panel LED===
	* ''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro ~~MK3~~, RaceCapture/Apex, PodiumConnect''		* ''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro, RaceCapture/Apex, PodiumConnect''
	If the unit is actively broadcasting telemetry, you will see the telemetry LED flashing on the device.		If the unit is actively broadcasting telemetry, you will see the telemetry LED flashing on the device.

Brentp at 00:50, 28 December 2021

2021-12-28T00:50:35Z

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	Configure RaceCapture to connect to the hotspot by specifying the SSID and password under the WiFi client settings, located in the RaceCapture app under Setup/Wireless. Then, configure your Android or iOS device to connect to the same hotspot.		Configure RaceCapture to connect to the hotspot by specifying the SSID and password under the WiFi client settings, located in the RaceCapture app under Setup/Wireless. Then, configure your Android or iOS device to connect to the same hotspot.

	* '''Note:''' You must use the RaceCapture app to broadcast telemetry, RaceCapture ~~does~~ not directly broadcast telemetry directly via WiFi.		* '''Note:''' You must use the RaceCapture app to broadcast telemetry, your RaceCapture or PodiumConnect device will not directly broadcast telemetry directly via WiFi.

	* System Compatibility		* System Compatibility

Brentp: /* Troubleshooting Internal Cellular Telemetry */

2020-09-22T15:25:27Z

Troubleshooting Internal Cellular Telemetry

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 ===Setting up future events on Podium===
 You can create events in the future and assign your RaceCapture device to the event. if RaceCapture connects and transmits during that time, it will lock to that event for the duration of the time.
 ==RaceCapture App Telemetry==

Brentp: /* Checking cellular status using the front panel LED */

2020-09-22T15:23:57Z

Checking cellular status using the front panel LED

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	===Checking cellular status using the front panel LED===		===Checking cellular status using the front panel LED===
	* ''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro MK3, RaceCapture/Apex, PodiumConnect'''		* ''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro MK3, RaceCapture/Apex, PodiumConnect''
	If the unit is actively broadcasting telemetry, you will see the telemetry LED flashing on the device.		If the unit is actively broadcasting telemetry, you will see the telemetry LED flashing on the device.

Brentp: /* Checking cellular status using the RaceCapture app */

2020-09-22T15:23:45Z

Checking cellular status using the RaceCapture app

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	===Troubleshooting Internal cellular===		===Troubleshooting Internal cellular===
	''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro with cellular option, PodiumConnect, and RaceCapture/Apex''		''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro with cellular option, PodiumConnect, and RaceCapture/Apex''

			===Checking cellular status using the front panel LED===
			* ''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro MK3, RaceCapture/Apex, PodiumConnect'''
			If the unit is actively broadcasting telemetry, you will see the telemetry LED flashing on the device.

	===Checking cellular status using the RaceCapture app===		===Checking cellular status using the RaceCapture app===
	You can check the status of the internal cellular modem by checking system status, accessed via main menu in the RaceCapture app.		You can check the status of the internal cellular modem by checking system status, accessed via main menu in the RaceCapture app.

	===Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging===		===Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging===

Brentp: /* Troubleshooting */

2020-09-05T19:27:16Z

Troubleshooting

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	* '''Poor signal quality:''' Ensure adequate coverage in the area.		* '''Poor signal quality:''' Ensure adequate coverage in the area.
	* '''No data available on plan:''' Verify internet connectivity on the phone or tablet using a simple browser connectivity test.		* '''No data available on plan:''' Verify internet connectivity on the phone or tablet using a simple browser connectivity test.

			===Troubleshooting Internal cellular===
			''Applies to RaceCapture/Pro with cellular option, PodiumConnect, and RaceCapture/Apex''

			===Checking cellular status using the RaceCapture app===
			You can check the status of the internal cellular modem by checking system status, accessed via main menu in the RaceCapture app.

			===Checking cellular status using RaceCapture logging===
			Under Setup / Scripting, you can monitor log messages right from the device. This will output information about the the connection status, and any extended error messages.

			While connected, press the "Poll Log" button below the logging window to view the log.

			See the [[RaceCapture_troubleshooting#RaceCapture_Log\|Troubleshooting Guide]] for more details.